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This is an overview of the financial aid process at New River Community and Technical College. Please read through this information carefully. This information may be used as a guide at any point in the financial aid application process to help you determine the status of your financial aid paperwork, and to assist you in asking questions about the status of your financial aid. It is also a good idea to begin a folder in which to keep all of your financial aid paperwork. Please keep this information in that folder with your other financial aid paperwork.

Financial Aid Quickstart Guide

Ready to start? Here is a Quick-Start Guide to help you through.Would you like more detailed information? Continue Reading below.

Financial Aid Process

Step 1 – Application

To apply on-line, you and your parents (if applicable) may request a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov. You may use the PIN(s) to sign your on-line FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

There are several good reasons for completing the FAFSA on-line, but the most important reasons are that it is faster and more accurate. You can complete the FAFSA on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov

You may also complete a paper FAFSA.

Regardless of which way you complete the FAFSA, be sure to use New River Community and Technical College’s school code 039603.

To complete the FAFSA you will need

Your and your parents’ (if applicable) social security numbers

Your and your parents’ (if applicable) income information

If applying on-line, be sure to sign your application electronically using your PIN.

Be sure to print a copy of your completed FAFSA and your Submission Confirmation before exiting.

This information will then be transmitted to you and the Financial Aid Office in the form of a Student Aid Report.

Step 2 – SAR Review

After completing the FAFSA, you should receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) within 2-4 weeks. If you provided an e-mail address the SAR will be sent to your e-mail address within 2-3 days.

Once you receive your SAR, review it for accuracy.

Be sure that New River Community and Technical College is listed

If you need to make corrections please contact your Financial Aid Representative.

After reviewing the SAR, you are encouraged to contact a Financial Aid Representative on your campus to see if there is any additional paperwork to be completed. If you need to make corrections please notify your Financial Aid Representative.

Step 3 – Verification

If your file is selected for verification, you will be asked to complete a Verification Worksheet and provide additional documentation.

Please supply the requested material promptly in order to speed up the processing of your financial aid file.

If you do not receive a letter from the Financial Aid Office within 1-2 weeks after receiving your SAR, please contact a Financial Aid Representative.

Students wishing to receive a Student Loan

Notice: Students who wish to receive student loans must request the loan when completing the verification Data Sheet. You may also request the loan by contacting your Financial Aid Representative.

If the student is eligible for the loan, it will be added to the award. The student needs to complete a Loan Eligibility Information form with their Financial Aid Representative.

Before a student loan can pay to your account, first time borrowers will need to complete an Entrance Interview at www.studentloans.gov . First time borrowers will also need to sign a Master Promissory Note at www.dlenote.ed.gov . (Please wait 24 – 48 hours after completing the Loan Eligibility Information form to complete the Master Promissory Note.) This promissory note is valid for ten academic years.

Step 4 – Award

After returning the requested verification information to the Financial Aid Office, you should receive an Award Letter in approximately 2-4 weeks.

If you do not receive your award letter within 2-4 weeks, inquire with the Financial Aid Office.

Once you receive your award letter, review it carefully and read the accompanying material.

Return your completed award letter to the Financial Aid Office.

Step 5 – Payment

After you register for classes you will receive a Billing Invoice. Be sure to follow the directions on your invoice.

If you have a positive balance on your billing invoice, you will need to make payment arrangements or inquire about the status of your financial aid.

If you have a negative balance, this indicates that you will be receiving a financial aid refund check, which is financial aid that is leftover after your bill is paid.

Notice: You must contact the Business Office regarding your bill, no matter what your balance is.

Reminder: You must reapply for financial aid by completing a new FAFSA which becomes available each January 1st.

At any point throughout the financial aid process you may speak with a Financial Aid Representative for more information (Financial Aid).

Summer Financial Aid Applications are now available. Students taking summer courses also need to submit a 2014-2015 FAFSA including New River CTC’s school code 039603. The deadline for Summer Financial Aid Applications is Friday, April 24, 2015.

Be sure to file your FAFSA! The deadline to be eligible for the West Virginia State Higher Education Grant is April 15, 2015. Need help completing the FAFSA? Contact Tammy Toney with the Educational Opportunity Center at
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or 304-929-3322.

The deadline to apply for December 2015 graduation is Friday, April 10, 2015.

The last day to drop a class with a “W” is Friday, April 10, 2015.

New River Community and Technical College Commencement is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.

Registration is underway for current New River CTC students through Friday, April 17.